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Field-based learning provides excellent opportunities to extend the walls of the classroom, allowing students to experience real-world, hands-on learning through agricultural industry tours, events and workshops. Follow the links below to find out more about field-based learning opportunities in Pennsylvania.
Trips and Events
Click any of the links below to find Pennsylvania farm tours, museums, factory tours, seasonal events, and more.
Gardens and Arboretums
Visual Tours
Seasonal Activities
Farm City Day
Students in second through fifth grades can “Discover Pennsylvania Agriculture” each October at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. With free, field-based learning opportunities featuring activities, games and interactive displays, Farm City Day draws nearly 2,000 visitors each year. For more information or to register for Farm City Day, call 717-787-4626.
Farm Show
Held each January at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Farm Show is a great opportunity for field trips and agricultural exploration for schools, families and community groups. Learning stations provide engaging learning activities for younger visitors and “Youth Day” showcases the agricultural learning and achievement happening across Pennsylvania.
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